Aglaonema Cutlass Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aglaonema 'Cutlass' is a popular Chinese Evergreen variety among gardeners. This houseplant has a retro-chic design with narrow, elongated leaves shaped like a cutlass. The two-toned leaves are striking in color, with a mint color at the base and dark green at the edging and central stripe.
Common Name |
Chinese Evergreen 'Cutlass'
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aglaonema 'Cutlass'
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Genus
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Aglaonema
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aglaonema Cutlass Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aglaonema Cutlass.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Aglaonema Cutlass needs water once every
7 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aglaonema Cutlass needs about 0.2 L per 7 days. |
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Aglaonema Cutlass Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aglaonema Cutlass to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 3 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Aglaonema Cutlass prefers Medium humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Aglaonema Cutlass Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aglaonema Cutlass. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Aglaonema Cutlass plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Aglaonema Cutlass Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aglaonema Cutlass plant. |
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Maximum Height |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Mint
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aglaonema Cutlass toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aglaonema Cutlass Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aglaonema Cutlass, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Aglaonema Cutlass Native Region |
Find out where the Aglaonema Cutlass plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Thailand
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Specific Location
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This houseplant is easy to grow throughout New Guinea and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Thailand. |
